Kudremukh Hill Stations in Karnataka Famous for Trekking Tours

The
Horse-Face Hill Station 95 kms south-west of Chikmaglur town is the
Kudremukh (Horse Face) range, so named because of the unique shape of the
Kudremukh Peak.

Overlooking the Arabian Sea, the broad hills are chained to one another
with deep valleys and steep precipices. As yet 'undiscovered' by tourists,
Kudremukh is one of the secluded hill stations in Karnataka, which retains much of its pristine,
natural beauty.

And a holiday tours to this hill station in Karnataka can be truly delightful. Lush green forests interspersed
with rivers, grassy slopes, captivating cascades and rare orchids providing
an idyllic background for trekking.

Kudremukh trekking tour takes you to the territory with the richness of its flora and fauna
waiting to be discovered. Situated 1,894.3 m above sea level, Kudremukh is
rich in iron ore deposits.

The Kudremukh Iron Ore Company conducts mining operations and
transportation of the ore as slurry, through a pipeline to the port at
Panambur near Mangalore.

This has given new life to the region and converted this isolated tract
into a humming modern township without taking away its natural beauty.

Prime Attractions of Kudremukh

Jamalabad Fort

Jamalabad is famous for its fort
built by Tipu Sultan, the Tiger of Mysore in 1794. The fort was renamed
after his mother Jamalbee.